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Plans to limit legal fees in dental claims a welcome first step says DDU

Plans to limit legal fees in dental claims a welcome first step says DDU Responding to the publication of a government consultation on limiting claimant’s legal fees for cases valued up to £25,000, John Makin, head of the DDU, said: “This consultation has been a long time coming and is a welcome first step. However, for a… Read more »

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MDU appoints new head of Scottish affairs to champion member interests

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has appointed Mr Jerard Ross as head of Scottish affairs to champion the interests of the MDU’s growing number of members in Scotland. Over the last four years Scottish membership has grown almost 30%, according to the MDU, the UK’s leading medical defence organisation. Jerard, who has worked at the… Read more »

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Lord Ashcroft apparently avoided a hefty inheritance tax bill in April
Ashcroft tax saga continues

By Peter Wozniak Michael Ashcroft reportedly transferred millions of pounds into a trust fund just one day before new tax rules would have seen him pay a hefty inheritance tax bill. The Conservative party deputy chairman, due to step down from his political role, allegedly moved his £17 million stake in the Impellam Group, his… Read more »

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The race to City Hall: Can Ken beat Boris?
Analysis: Can Ken beat Boris?

The London election will rest on how far Ken manages to associate Boris with Downing Street’s cuts programme. By Ian Dunt Things don’t look good for Ken Livingstone. He may have been elected Labour candidate for the London mayoral election but the public don’t seem quite as keen. A recent ComRes poll gave Boris Johnson… Read more »